South Africa ‘A’s top-order batters ran roughshod over a set of regular Test bowlers in the ranks of India ‘A’, etching a memorable five-wicket win on Day Four of the second four-day match here on Sunday. Chasing an improbable-looking 417, South Africa, overnight 25-0, never looked daunted by the size of target, and if anything, were determined to overhaul it.

Jordan Hermann (91), Lesego Senokwane (77), Temba Bavuma (59), Zubayr Hamza (77) and Connor Esterhuizen (52 not out) produced glittering fifties to power SA ‘A’ to 417-5 with three overs remaining as the match went past the regular 5 pm close to complete the 90-over quota. It was the highest run chase in the ‘A’ matches.